Carmel, IN is a vibrant city near Indianapolis full of life and activity. Known as one of the best places to live in Indiana, it has much to offer for all ages and interests. From the fantastic parks and trails, to the excellent shopping, dining, art galleries, and more – Carmel offers something for everyone. Additionally, it's home to some of the best schools in the state as well as plenty of activities and entertainment venues throughout the year. With its charming atmosphere and thriving community, it's no wonder that Carmel consistently earns glowing reviews from those who call this wonderful city home. Whether you're looking for an active lifestyle or simply somewhere to relax and enjoy the scenery, Carmel is sure to provide countless opportunities for fun and exploration.
based on 26 ReviewsGet to know Carmel with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Carmel
great city - 4/16/2009
This is one of the best cities in Indiana. The city government is forward thinking and Carmel was one of the few cities to have a balanced budget last year. Roadways are always being improved and city greenspace is well maintained. the city is growing and is
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Great Place to Live - 9/9/2007
I've recently moved from Long Island, NY to Carmel, Indiana and can't get over how beautiful the community and schools
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Good schools - 7/22/2007
Lots of opportunity, good honors programs. Classrooms are too large for the student/ teacher ratio. New schools, large
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A Wonderful Town - 5/2/2007
We lived in Carmel for almost 15 years. We saw lots of changes from corn fields to new development (commercial and residential). The city has really begun developing downtown which has become filled with art and entertainment. A recent visit to Carmel resulted in a pleasant surprise as we saw lots of people strolling down Main St., eating at one of the local restaurants and others walking/biking/skating on the Monon Trail. The crime rate in Carmel is one of the lowest and the schools are incredibly good. Carmel is close to Indianapolis which gives you the opportunity to live in a small community with access to all of the amenities of a city. Carmel is truly one of the best places we had the privilege to call home for 15
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Great Place To Live - 12/1/2006
I respectfully disagree with some of the negative comments. I live in Westfield and work in Carmel. The area is very clean, crime is low, and the people are friendly. There is a lot to do. If you are into recreation, there is a great deal of diversity in this regard. One of my favorite things is the Monon Trail (bike/skate/pedestrian) that goes from 146th street far South into downtown.
Perhaps the negative viewers just don't want anyone else moving here but I love Indiana. The combination of reasonable climate, low cost of living (including low taxes), great schools, low crime, etc. make it a wonderful place for families, in my opinion. Also, the roads are intelligently designed, for the most part, and traffic is quite reasonable versus other areas of the
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Coming Back Home To Indiana! - 10/18/2006
Indiana girl living in Florida now...Oh ya how bad we want to get out of Indiana when we were younger. But after being out of Indiana for a couple of years now, I'm so ready to move back home. Here's Florida...Diversity all you can handle, high property taxes(EVERYWHERE, not just beach front!) a tool shed can run you over $350,00. Crime(the state I think with the most child molestors-sicking!) Granted the weather is warmer year round(soooo humid in the summer-which all you want to do is be in airconditioning always!) Oh ya I can't forget about Red-Tide that is always on the Gulf Coast. No fun swimming in Red-Tide. You want to talk about unfriendly people...Florida has lots of them. I lived in PA also for awhile same thing very unfriendly people compared to what I was use to in Indiana. The point I'm trying to make is: Appreciate Indiana, trust me there's no place like it. Carmel sounds like a wonderful community. Being from a college town in Indiana. Maybe some people like that
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For Pod People Only - 8/24/2006
I lived over two years in Carmel and couldn't wait to leave. Yes, it is a very quiet and safe place to live. Yes, the summers are beautiful with what I consider low humidity (compared to the East Coast) and reasonable temperatures. But it stops there. The people were the most unfriendly and conservative I have ever met in my life. I consider myself a very outgoing and friendly sort and in two years I did not meet one person. No one! Not ever an invite over for a cup of coffee. The religious right is everywhere, even in the workplace. There is no diversity whatsoever and try finding an independent restaurant. Unless you love TGIF or Chili's you are outta luck. Also, the winters are brutal. Try temps in the negatives from December
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Carmel Rocks! - 8/8/2006
Carmel has gotten a bad reputation from a small number of very vocal individuals, but all in all, I have found it to be a great place to live. I have spent most of my life in this city and went to Carmel schools from third grade to high school. I will admit that it did take a little while to make new friends and meet people, but it is not the unfriendly, cold place many people have made it out to be in the other reviews. Carmel schools, in particular, are really wonderful. Sure, they are large, but with great size comes great opportunity! There are more programs and groups to explore and of which to be a part and most of the teachers even show a genuine concern for their students. Carmel schools have always done excellent academically and the number of students who go on to attend college is really high! In addition, there are a lot of things to do in Carmel. With all of the new development comes new restaurants, new parks, and even a new performance hall. The Monon trail
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